Emergen C "New Improved Taste" I've loved Emergen C for years! Now, not so much. I'm very disappointed in the new flavor. It has a very heavy artificial taste now. Where as the original flavor was so light and natural. Emergen C "New Improved Taste" I've loved Emergen C for years! Now, not so much. I'm very disappointed in the new flavor. It has a very heavy artificial taste now. Where as the... » Read More Emergen C "New Improved Taste" I've loved Emergen C for years! Now, not so much. I'm very disappointed in the new flavor. It has a very heavy artificial taste now. Where as the original flavor was so light and natural. « Show Less
22373
Agreed. With the very first sip I knew they had changed the formula and used stevia. I HATE stevia. I wasted my $9 because I can't finish the box. I bought raspberry, which used to be my favorite flavor and now I can't stand it. I just saw on their site that they also changed the tangerine flavor. So maybe the original orange flavor would be okay.
22374
I agree, I used to love the taste of the raspberry. I checked the new label against an old packet, and the new and improved contains stevia. I'm so disappointed in the new flavor. I won't be purchasing this product anymore.
22375
I LOVE the old raspberry- the 'new and improved' flavor is awful. It is way too sweet and now has a sweetner wang to it I camnot stand. I think their test market must have been a bunch of 12 year olds. I have given it to several friends to try and no one so far has liked it. Please write to Alacer to tell them how you feel!
705540
Definitely NOT the same as the old flavor. I used to drink it all the time, then it disappeared. Then I found it here on Amazon. I was so excited I bought a 12 pack. I was sooooooo disappointed. It wasn't horrible, just not even close to what I remembered.
140584
Yes me too, I wrote a review about it. The taste is terrible also. I had been buying from Amazon though so I am not sure why it is suddenly different.
938339
It's the lemonade/tangerine/raspberry 3 pack - it's the first time I've tried it, so I'm not sure if it has "new improved flavor". I like the lemonade, but not too crazy about the other two flavors.
399951
I've been able to get a few cans without stevia, but assumed that they were older cans, produced prior to the stevia version. I've been searching all local health food stores and buying what I can of it. If you are right and there are new ones without stevia, that would be wonderful.I've been taking some comfort in the knowledge that the flavors I've enjoyed most are available in an unsweetened version so that I can add my own sugar or agave.
251576
I have never crushed this. I imagine it would taste horrible. However, I do know that ester-C now makes a powdered form that is flavored and can be mixed with water to make a fizzy liquid drink. It seems that it would be similar to Emergen-C, which I currently use and is very good.
265218
Yes, the latest case I received has a completely different texture than it used to and is more yellow. I assume they changed the ratio of quinoa and corn. I'm extremely disappointed.
2084024
The one I received says "new improved taste", that is the one that they are shipping now.
1076874
I did a lot of searching and also was in touch with Amazon and Orgain customer care...I don't know any other product similar to the original but the latest Orgain shakes are back to having the same awesome taste and almost as good (some say even better) nutritional content...orgain had sent me samples of their new shakes and then I bought more on Amazon...they're awesome...I think it starts with the batches expiring oct 2013 n later...the tetrapaks are different...they have a screw cap on them...
21530
Hmm I just tried some out of ours and it tastes normal. I will say though we always use our Brita filter so it may just be a temporary taste when new.
1905114
Yes. These newer bars don't have near the flavor as before. I thought I was the only one that noticed. Guess not.
553259
For me, the flavor changes a lot with the texture/consistency. If you get the powder/liquid ratio right, it tastes like a delicious chocolate shake. If it's too dilute, it's kind of like a gross artificially sweetened juice. If it's too concentrated, it's chunky. I also ONLY like the chocolate flavor, and really don't like the others...
867479
I'm sorry. I just don't know. I was really disgusted with the product overall. Nothing like the bottle I purchased 10 years ago. I find new and improved usually translates to cheaper to produce so more profit to manufacturer. Consumers are on losing end of products that were great to begin with in my experience.
1393708
thanks. the reason I asked is that they appear to have changed the chocolate when they switched to foil and I don't like the new taste.
1585632
I am so disappointed in the new recipe. I loved the previous one. It is now strong with a horrible bitter aftertaste. I tried watering it down but nothing takes away the bitter aftertaste. Why would the company choose to ruin a good thing as I am sure many customers will not buy again. I bought two boxes and plan to return the unopened one to the store.
1178695
I noticed these too. Not in the natural flavor powder. I have seen these little flecks in all of the vanilla flavored powder that I have ordered. Not sure what they are, but the vanilla is MUCH BETTER TASTING than the natural flavor so I am sticking with the vanilla.
1366132
My palate isn't advanced at all so I can't detect any subtle changes. I have everyday whiskeys and I haven't been able to taste any changes in flavor or alcohol content in any bottle. Good luck and cheers.